Prince Edward Embarks On A Royal Visit To St Helena

Royal Caribbean has been basking in the wild booking frenzy of its newest ship: the Icon of the Seas, officially the world's largest cruise ship.

Following the United Nations declaration of the first International Day of the Arabian Leopard, on 10 February the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) continues to expand its long-term mission to safeguard the ‘Critically Endangered’ Big Cat species from the physical world into the virtual.

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Royal Caribbean has unveiled new details about dining aboard Utopia of the Seas, its new vessel slated to debut in July.

Disneyland Paris has this week reopened the doors of its landmark hotel following a total transformation of the space. The “royally reimagined” Disneyland Hotel marks the first luxury property to be dedicated to Disney royal stories; the stories will be combined with unparalleled hospitality, high-end dining, and unique Disney entertainment designed to thrill both adults and children alike.

I was one of the first guests to sail on Royal Caribbean's newest vessel: The $2 billion Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship.

Disneyland Paris reopens the doors of its landmark hotel following a complete transformation. The royally reimagined Disneyland Hotel invites all guests – especially children – to experience an immersive journey into royal Disney stories combined with unparalleled hospitality, fine dining and uniquely Disney entertainment. Every inch of the hotel’s interior has undergone a complete reimagination. From its elegant rooms and suites to its regal-themed lobby, restaurants, bar, lounges and more, Disneyland Hotel brings beloved stories such as “Sleeping Beauty,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “The Princess and the Frog” to life, immersing guests from first step into the hotel. Guests will encounter Disney royalty, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in their new royal attire, and even an exclusive La Troupe Royale Disney adding to the magic of each guest’s stay.

The Sun Princess' delivery has been delayed and its inaugural 10-day voyage canceled. That cruise had been scheduled to depart Barcelona on Feb. 8 and conclude in Rome.

Most of the guests on the Southern Caribbean cruise aboard the Royal Clipper were over age 50, and many were 70 and up. But during dinner service on the final evening of our seven-night sailing, the ship's hotel manager, Peter Burkhard, awarded a certificate to a special guest many years younger than most of us. Little Beatrice, who had yet to reach her first birthday, was recognized as the youngest passenger ever to sail aboard Royal Clipper.

PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY, Bahamas -- I listened to the leaves of palm trees flap in the wind as I swayed in an orange hammock.

Egad, does it really cost that much?

You'll have to wait a little longer to sail on the biggest Princess Cruises ship ever.